Bowed Basement Wall
Carbon-fiber technologies application in the reinforcement of bowed basement walls
Date: July 2006 Location: Harperwoods, MI. Contractor: Concrete and Waterproofing Solutions Engineer: Home owned by City Code Official Material Used: Carbon Kevlar Staples Project Scope:
Harperwoods is known for unstable clay soil conditions. Poured concrete walls were cracked due to indifferential movement. Over 200 lineal ft of cracks were injected utilizing 45 staples.
Conclusion:
Carbon Staples were used in conjunction with various epoxy resins to restore foundation to original condition. Job was completed in one and a half days.